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HTC Vive vs Oculus Rift vs Playstation VR

 vs FOVE vs Meta Quest 2 vs Sulon Q vs StarVR vs Razer OSVR Hacker Dev Kit vs Three Glasses D2 vs HTC Vive Pro vs GameFace EP1 vs Samsung Odyssey vs Oculus Quest vs Claire 22M vs NeoPro vs Vrvana Totem vs Immersion-Vrelia Pro-DG1 HMD vs Immersion-Vrelia BlueSky PRO HMD vs Sensics dSight vs Google Cardboard vs Samsung Gear VR vs Avegant Glyph vs Oculus Rift DK2 vs Oculus Rift Crescent Bay vs Sulon Cortex vs Panasonic VR vs Open DoVision vs Claire 12M vs Antvr

Specs

FOV Diagonal

110°

Display Resolution

2160x1200

Ports

3.5mm TRRS jack

Display Panel Type

OLED (rumor)

Display Refresh Rate

90Hz

Display Resolution Per Eye

1080x1200

Head Tracking

6DOF (3-axis rotational; 3-axis positional)

Display Persistence

Low

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

-

Display Resolution

2160x1200

Ports

Built-in; HRTF

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

90Hz

Display Resolution Per Eye

1080x1200

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

Windows; OSX; Linux

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

90°

Display Resolution

1920x1080

Ports

HDMI USB2

Display Panel Type

LCD

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

960x1080

Head Tracking

6DOF (3-axis rotational; 3-axis positional)

Display Persistence

High

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

< 35 ms

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

1000Hz

Display Panel Size

5in

Subpixel Layout

RGB stripe

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

240Hz

Positional Tracker FOV

85°

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

-

Display Resolution

-

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

-

Display Resolution

-

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

-

Display Resolution

-

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

210º

Display Resolution

5120x1440

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

OLED (rumor)

Display Refresh Rate

90 Hz

Display Resolution Per Eye

2560x1440

Head Tracking

Real-Time 6-DOF Sixense STEM

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

Windows

Motion-to-Photon Latency

Low (With IMU & optical sensor fusion)

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

5.5" QHD

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

130º

Tracking Accuracy

360º Submilimeter Optical Tracking

Eye-Tracking

Tobii

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

100°

Display Resolution

1920x1080

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

60Hz

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

5.5in

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

90°V

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

Adjustable

Dioptric adjustment

Adjustable

FOV Monocular Horizontal

90°

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

125°

Display Resolution

1920x1080

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

60Hz

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

Adjustable

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

0.61 lbs

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

-

Display Resolution

-

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

100°

Display Resolution

2560x1440

Ports

3.5mm TRRS jack

Display Panel Type

OLED

Display Refresh Rate

60Hz

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

Android

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

Yes

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

-

Display Resolution

-

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

-

Display Resolution

-

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

170°

Display Resolution

5120x1440

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

200Hz

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

-

Display Resolution

-

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

105°

Display Resolution

1920x1080

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

OLED

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

Windows; PS3; PS4; XB360; XBO

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

1000Hz Gyroscope; 4000Hz Accelerometer

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

123°

Display Resolution

-

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

1920x1080

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

123°

Display Resolution

2160x1920

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

1920x1080

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

~ 30 ms

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

Adjustable

Dioptric adjustment

Adjustable

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

131°

Display Resolution

3840x1080

Ports

2xHDMI USB

Display Panel Type

TFT

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

< 75ms

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

RGB stripe

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

250Hz

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

54°

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

95°

Weight

1.26 lbs

Wireless

Yes

FOV Binocular Horizontal

120°

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

-

Display Resolution

-

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

-

Display Resolution

-

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

45°

Display Resolution

-

Ports

Bluetooth; 3.5mm TRRS jack; HDMI; microUSB

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

120Hz 60Hz

Display Resolution Per Eye

1280x720

Head Tracking

6DOF (3-axis rotational; 3-axis positional)

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

52-75mm

Dioptric adjustment

+2 to -6

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

Yes

FOV Diagonal

100°

Display Resolution

1920x1080

Ports

HDMI USB2

Display Panel Type

OLED

Display Refresh Rate

75Hz 72Hz 60Hz

Display Resolution Per Eye

960x1080

Head Tracking

6DOF (3-axis rotational; 3-axis positional)

Display Persistence

2ms 3ms full

Supported Platforms

Windows; OSX; Linux

Motion-to-Photon Latency

< 20 ms

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

1000Hz

Display Panel Size

5.6in

Subpixel Layout

Pentile (Diamond)

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

60Hz

Positional Tracker FOV

120°

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

<1mm

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

0.97 lbs

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

-

Display Resolution

-

Ports

Built-in

Display Panel Type

OLED (rumor)

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

6DOF (3-axis rotational; 3-axis positional)

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

Windows; OSX; Linux

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

-

Display Resolution

-

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

-

Display Resolution

-

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

-

Display Resolution

-

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

170°

Display Resolution

-

Ports

-

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

-

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

-

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

-

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

FOV Diagonal

100°

Display Resolution

1920x1080

Ports

3.5mm TRRS jack

Display Panel Type

-

Display Refresh Rate

-

Display Resolution Per Eye

-

Head Tracking

-

Display Persistence

-

Supported Platforms

Windows; Xbox; PlayStation; Android

Motion-to-Photon Latency

-

Inertial Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Display Panel Size

-

Subpixel Layout

-

Positional Tracking Refresh Rate

-

Positional Tracker FOV

-

FOV Vertical

-

Tracking Accuracy

-

Eye-Tracking

-

Interpupillary distance

60-75mm

Dioptric adjustment

-

FOV Monocular Horizontal

-

Weight

0.81 lbs

Wireless

-

FOV Binocular Horizontal

-

Built-in Microphone

-

Pros + Cons

Pro
 Allows freedom of movement

Vive supports room tracking in a 15ft by 15ft (4.6m squared) space, through use of a 'Lighthouse' (base station). The Lighthouse allows tracking an arbitrary number of points at sub-millimeter accuracy 100 times a second.
Comment

Pro
 Comes with wireless controllers for interaction

Wireless controllers will be available for Vive that will allow interacting with the VR world. These controllers have motion tracking, allowing you to physically pick up and manipulate objects in a natural way. This allows much further immersion than playing with a standard console controller.
Comment

Pro
 Immersive experience thanks to physical movement tracking

Instead of merely providing a 3D 360° view, the Vive offers a more realistic immersive experience by tracking your physical movement (head movement, as well as hand movement through the controllers). Most VR headsets would allow you to pick up an item by pressing 'A' on a controller - the Vive lets you walk towards an item, reach out, and pick it up with your hands.
Comment

Pro
 Can walk around a room easily with passthrough camera

There is a camera on the top of the headset, meaning the player will be able to have that camera feed sent to their headsets screen, which will allow for the user to see what is around them and in the room without having to take off the headset. Also when you start up the Vive for the first time you set a play space boundary and when you get near that afterwards while playing a transparent grid pops up to say "Hey, you're about to run into a wall or something else!"
Comment

Pro
 Made in collaboration with Valve - an experienced high quality vendor

The HTC Vive is made by HTC in collaboration with Valve, the creators of Portal, Half Life, CSGO, TF2 and more. They are also the owners of Steam. HTC bring their hardware manufacture and design experience, and Valve their gaming experience to bring a device that is both well designed and provides a good user experience for gamers.
Comment

Pro
 Tied to Steam

Being that the Vive is made in partnership with Steam (one of the biggest gaming platforms in the world), the support and games found for it should not be an issue for those familiar and already purchased into the Steam ecosystem.
Comment

Pro
 Uses OpenVR

Comment

Con
 Comfort and cable management

While the HTC Vive is generally comfortable to wear, some users may experience discomfort during longer gaming sessions. The weight of the headset and the pressure on the face can cause discomfort or fatigue over time. Additionally, the cables connecting the headset to the PC can be cumbersome and may require careful management to avoid tangling, which can be a minor inconvenience during gameplay.
Comment

Pro
 Room-scale tracking

The HTC Vive's room-scale tracking is a standout feature that allows you to freely move around in a virtual space. The precise tracking provided by the base stations enables you to physically interact with the virtual environment, adding a whole new level of realism and immersion to your gameplay. You can walk, duck, and dodge in the virtual world, making the experience incredibly engaging.
Comment

Pro
 Immersive visuals

The HTC Vive offers stunning visuals that transport you to a whole new world of virtual reality. The level of detail and clarity in the virtual environments provide an unparalleled sense of immersion, making your gaming experience truly captivating.
Comment

Pro
 Extensive game library

The HTC Vive offers an extensive library of games and experiences to choose from. With a wide range of genres and experiences available, from thrilling action games to mesmerizing exploration adventures. The diverse game library provides endless options for entertainment and ensures that you'll never run out of new experiences to try.
Comment

Con
 Quite expensive

With a price tag of $599, the HTC Vive is the most expensive virtual reality headset currently on the market. While it does offer more with included controllers and tracking cameras, the cost is higher because of it.
Comment

Con
 Bulky cable can inhibit movement

The cable that is used to connect the HTC Vive to your pc and other Vive peripherals is quite bulky, which may also cause some tripping incidents.
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Con
 High specs for required minimum PC equipment is a barrier to entry

HTC suggests at least nVidia GTX 970 or AMD R9 290 for your graphics card, and an Intel i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350 or higher for CPU. If you need to upgrade computer components to be VR ready, the cost will be even higher than the Vive's $800 price-tag...making the barrier to entry extremely high.
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Con
 Works best in large clear areas

While the device can be used in small confined areas, the best experience is going to be in a large empty room, which allows for one to have the room needed to walk around freely.
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 The resolution (2160x1200) has not justified the price worth

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 Dropped GNU/Linux and OSX support

After Facebook partnered with Microsoft, Oculus dropped support for both GNU/Linux and OSX operating systems. While they are small markets, it is sad to see a company with enough funds to support them decide that they are not worth the support at this time.
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 Easily extensible through built in USB port

The built in USB hub allows for other devices to be plugged in for power and communication. This means the user can extend the function of the Rift through extra peripherals that work alongside it such as the Leap Motion.
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 Exclusive games for the Rift

Could be seen as a pro but this could be bad for the whole VR market because it could turn into console wars for VR, instead of a brand of monitor like it should be. Imagine Asus monitor exclusives. Timed exclusives as well as Rift platform exclusives that never leave the ecosystem leaves other players with other headsets out, something that has not been an issue for PC games (only PC games, not console to PC games obviously) before this, which is one of the major reason enjoy PC gaming.
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Con
 Limited game availability due to a proprietary store

You can only officially get software and games from their official store. This can limit competition for pricing and availability, thus artificially creating scarcity for their platform. You can purchase games from Steam as well, but the games purchased in each store can't be seen in the other. Why fragment the market and user experience? This is something already seen on digital stores that lock content to one platform such as Nintendo's, Sony's, and Microsoft's. Through limiting competition on where you can purchase digital goods, prices tend to never fall that much, seeing years old games that still sell at full release prices more often than one would think. While it is still early to know for sure what route Facebook will take, keeping titles expensive for long swaths of time or allowing prices to degrade in a natural fashion due to age, their current track record for honesty in their endeavours leans more towards locked down expensive content.
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 Easy to adjust lens distance

There's a dial at the base of the unit that can be used to adjust lens distance. This helps focus on the display, which is essential for best text clarity. Being that everyone's eyes are different, this greatly helps to make for an experience that anyone can enjoy with clear visuals.
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 Easily use the headphones you prefer

The headphones the device comes with are detachable, this means you can use your own headphones if you prefer their fit/quality.
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 Out-of-the-box game engine integrations for developers

Rift integrates with Unreal Development Kit, Unreal Engine 4, and Unity 4 without any workarounds, which makes it easier for developers to create games for Oculus Rift.
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 Familiar experience of playing games

For those used to the traditional way of playing video games, using a controller and sitting in a chair, the Rift should feel quite familiar. It does offer a virtual reality experience through what you view, with some tracking interactions, but mainly it is much like playing a traditional console or PC game where you are viewing the game on a screen (directly in front of your face of course) and controlling the game with a gamepad or keyboard and mouse. This should appeal to those that would like to experience VR gaming but do not want to compromise on their traditional control methods or afford the room for gaming that takes place standing and walking around ones room (such as the Vive). A slight evolution on traditional gaming without being too unfamiliar in control or setup. Although true, touch controllers are still the main control method for most games.
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Con
 The installer requires SSE 4.2 on your CPU to be able to install but this is not mentioned anywhere in the specs

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 Comfortable fit and easy setup

The Oculus Rift is designed with user comfort in mind, featuring adjustable straps and built-in headphones for a snug and secure fit. Setting up the headset is also straightforward, with clear instructions, making it accessible to users of all skill levels.
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 Vast library of games and experiences

The Oculus Rift offers a wide range of games and experiences to suit different preferences, from action-packed first-person shooters to captivating puzzle games. With a diverse and constantly expanding library of content, there's always something new and exciting to try, keeping players entertained for hours on end.
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 Immersive gaming experience

The Oculus Rift provides an unparalleled level of immersion, with stunning visuals, 360-degree tracking, and intuitive controls. The realistic graphics and vibrant colors transport players to another world, making them feel like they are truly inside the game.
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 Ability to control and improve ones VR viewing with a built-in latency tester

Being able to test for latency and adjust accordingly can help improve the experience of play. This tester uses a real-time microsecond precision measurement of motion-to-photon latency, which can help optimize the latency being experienced in order to cut down on delays of movement to visual interpretation. Basically as you move your head to look around, there will be a delay of information as it has to first be transmitted to the PC that you moved, then the correct info has to be sent back to the display in order to show this movement in an accurate and believable way. The longer the delay the less real the VR experience with a side effect of causing motion sickness. Having a tool to adjust this can be beneficial in getting as close to a real world VR viewing experience.
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Con
 Potential for motion sickness

While the Oculus Rift's tracking is generally smooth and responsive, some users may experience motion sickness or discomfort, particularly during intense or fast-paced games. This can be a downside for those who are prone to motion sickness, and it's important to be aware of this potential issue before purchasing the headset.
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 Works natively with Windows 10

Windows 10 supports streaming of XBox One games to any Windows 10 PC. With the native Oculus support built in, this means the user can also stream XBox One games to the Rift as well. While VR will not be supported in those games due to the fact they were not made for it, you can still experience those games on the Rift screen making for a large viewing area thanks to how close the screens are to ones eyes.
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 Freedom to use any up to spec PC components

This device is driven by any desktop PC, providing it run the Oculus SDK. This hardware agnosticism makes is positive because of the freedom it provides to both consumer and developer. No matter the PC components being used, as long as they are up to the Rifts specs, the device will work.
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Con
 Requires high end computer components

Video card requirements: nVidia GTX 970 or AMD R9 290 (or greater) CPU: Intel i5-4590 (or greater) RAM: 8GB (or greater) These specs will limit the number of users that will be able to use the Rift, as a compatible computer may add to the already high $600 price tag. For a totally smooth experience an nVidia GTX 1070 or an AMD R9 Fury would be recommended. $400USD+ cards!
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Con
 No motion controllers (Until late 2016 when Oculus Touch was released)

Motion controllers play a huge part in VR games and are needed for many immersive experiences. They were released in Q4 2016, and both the individual and the bundle price have since been reduced. You can see the product page here, which displays functionality and aesthetics.
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Con
 The resolution has not justified the price worth

The resolution (2160x1200) has not justified the price worth.
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Con
 Linux SDK is proprietary and buggy 

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 Comes bundled with a wireless Xbox One controller

Depending on the situation, controllers can offer superior control than head movements/touchpads. Because the XBox One controller is bundled, it makes games more enjoyable and means you don't need to go out and buy one adding to the cost of the Oculus Rift.
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 Runs great

Started with original ps4. Later upgraded to pro. small difference not enough to warrant a upgrade out of necessity
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Con
 PlayStation 4 only

So far the only platform confirmed for the headset is PS4. There has been no information if the device will be backwards compatible once the PS4 life cycle is done or if it has the potential to work on PC.
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 Natural controller interaction

Project Morpheus is designed to be used with PlayStation Move controllers. Move controllers are motion-sensing, thus it represents hand movements in-game more naturally. This allows for more immersive interactions with the virtual world.
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 Light face contact allows for comfortable play sessions

The design of the device allows for most of the pressure when wearing to be placed on the top of the head meaning there is little contact and pressure on ones face. This helps to keep it comfortable to wear for extended periods.
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Con
 Resolution limits immersive experience

Due to the screen being so close to your face, the 1080p display is not enough for creating a clear picture. The pixelation is enough to remind you that you've got screens strapped to your face.
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Con
 Posible framerate problems on original PS4

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 Headset will not steam up with prolonged use

There is ventilation built into the unit so that when the user gets sweaty, the device will not fog up on the inside. This also is good for the electronics in the device such as the screens, as moisture in them may cause them to break or malfunction.
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 Can be used relatively comfortably with glasses

There is enough room in the device to afford the wearer room to wear glasses while the device is on. This way those that do not use contacts are still able to use the device.
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Con
 Not available yet

Pre-orders are set to open again in Summer 2016, and won't be available until October 2016.
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Pro
 Plans to have foveated rendering

Foveated rendering is a rendering method where the quality of the image (and subsequently the processing power needed to render the image) throughout the image is different. It allows rendering only the parts the user is focused on in high quality and lower the resource usage of the device considerably.
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 Supports eye tracking

The device has a built in eye tracking function that is supposed to help with things like targeting, much like eye targeting used in fighter jets.
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 Able to access lots of content

Originally only Unity, Unreal Engine, and Cryengine were supported, but support for OpenVR and Steam VR are in the works. This will ensure there is plenty of content available for the Fove.
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Con
 Fove's eye-tracking technology is terrible.

It is hard to apply to the game, and it is very inaccurate.
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Con
 Currently eye tracking has to be calibrated at the start of every game

The built in eye tracking currently has to be recalibrated every time a new demo/game is started. This can be time consuming and interrupts the flow of play for those that like to try out many different games in one session.
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 Crisp graphics

The picture is meant to be clear due to the quad HD (2560x1140) display. This high resolution will help text and edges of round objects look crisp.
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Con
 Highly demanding specs

The recommended specs for this device is a PC that can run modern games at 2560x1440 at 100fps or greater. This means the one will need a very high powered GPU CPU combo.
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Pro
 Cheap and uses custom Android, so no PC unless you wanna play PCVR

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Con
 Owned by facebook

Spyware embedded by facebook and forced facebook account
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 Controller-free 3D tracking

With 2 cameras on front of the unit, the Sulon Q can produce a 3D map of the room you're in without the need for stationary sensors to track your movement. This also means that it can track the position of your hands, meaning there will be no need to hold onto controllers.
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 AR as well as VR

Virtual reality is available, however this headset also supports augmented reality. This bridges virtual reality with the real world, allowing VR components to overlap in the real world. You can see an example of the Augmented reality in the Magic Beans Demo video.
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 Wear and play

The Sulon Q can be used completely un-tethered. That means no cables to drag around, and no need to worry about upgrading your PC to be VR-ready. It incorporates PC components right into the headset - 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, AMD FX-8800P process and a Radeon R7 graphics card. It also includes a 2560x1440p OLED display to complete the build. These components are housed in the box that rests on the back of the wearer's head, and helps balance out the weight of the headset.
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Con
 Likely expensive

Because all of the components are integrated into the unit (GPU, CPU, battery), this will raise the cost instead of offloading the processing to a dedicated computer.
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Con
 Console quality

While its not definitive what "console quality" specifically means, don't expect insane framerates. With the on-board GPU and battery, there's only going to be so much performance available.
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 Great displays

There are two OLED displays with a total resolution of 2560x1440 - beating out the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive slightly. The Sulon Q's displays can manage a 90Hz refresh rate which is said to reduce motion-nausea significantly.
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Con
 Likely very heavy

Because it's un-tethered, it needs the CPU, GPU, as well as a hefty battery installed on the unit. The final weight isn't known yet, but it's likely going to be quite heavy.
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 Extremely immersive displays

With a 210 degree vertical field of view along with a 180 degree vertical view the device can mimic 75% of a normal human's field of view, which is more than any other device claims so far (nearly double that of other high end VR sets). This really helps the wearer feel like they are actually in the virtual world.
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 Crisp details

While most VR headsets use 1080p or 1440p resolution, the StarVR uses 2560x1440p per eye (total resolution of 5120x1440 or roughly 5K). This will ensure text is crisp, and shapes don't have jagged edges - helping to immerse users even more into the virtual world.
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 Eye tracking

Not only allows Eye tracking, the so-called "foveated rendering", but it enables software developers to implement features that include the users gaze. (More realistic avatars, Gaze aiming). In this headset it also is used to automatically set the IDP.
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Con
 Lots of nausea

There is still time for StarVR to fix this, however currently nausea is a problem which sets in early, and the effects can last for an hour afterwards.
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Con
 May be meant more for commercial use

The manufacturer (Acer) has stated that these device will be seen in commercial settings such as CR theme parks, so they may be priced out of the casual consumers price range.
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 Open hardware

The hardware is under an open license, so it's great for hardware hackers to make and share their improvements. The plastic part 3d models are open and can be printed on a 3d printer as well meaning users are free to customize the looks of the device as well. This also means any manufacturer is free to produce a device using the open hardware and software. Which can lead to more competition which can lead to lower price points.
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 Modular design

The HMD is designed to be upgradeable, meaning components can be switched out and upgraded as desired. Users can also upgrade between official versions.
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Con
 Headband not that comfortable

The device uses a tri-band design to attach to ones head. This can be uncomfortable due to how many straps there are and their placement. Other devices use a triangular design which is often considered more comfortable.
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 Pretty cheap

Its only $299 for the kit, which is nearly half the cost of the Oculus or Vive.
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 Only requires a mid-spec PC

This makes it usable by a much bigger range of customers. Most gamers will already have a PC that can support this HMD. Specific minimum specs aren't listed.
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 FPGA for hardware programming

A FPGA is included which allows hardware hackers to better integrate their modifications. FPGAs also make the HMD more flexible.
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 Individual eye focusing

Users who have different focus points for each eye will rejoice! You can individually focus the left/right lenses to make sure you get the clearest image for yourself.
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Con
 Low res screens

The included screens for the device are 960 x 1,080, which is less than full HD (1920x1080). Compared to other popular headsets this is low, which can lead to less crisp graphics (most other VR solutions use 1080p or 1440p).
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 Comfortable to wear

The headset is lightweight at just 246g, and can be worn with glasses. It will automatically adjust depending on your pupil distance, and has a low latency at 13ms to help reduce motion-sickness.
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 Low system requirements required

To run, you only need an Intel i3-540 CPU, nVidia GTX 660 GPU, and 4GB of RAM. For a better experience, it's suggested you have at least Intel i5-4590 CPU and nVidia GTX980 GPU and 8GB of RAM.
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 Convenient touch panel

There is a touch panel with a power and menu button built into the side of the device. While there are no menus in the headset itself, games could take advantage of this touchpad, which could be convenient.
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Con
 Poor early implamentation

The sensors tend to overcompensate for your movement, which results in motion sickness, and also early demos have had very unstable software. There's time to tweak these before the full launch, but are present as of now.
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Con
 Padding is not adjustable

While the device is wide enough for a normal pair of glasses, the padding is not adjustable meaning those with larger heads or wide set glasses may have trouble.
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Pro
 Can be used cordless

The device has battery life of up to 7 hours of use cord free. This is great for those that do not wish to be tethered to any objects.
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 Plenty of content streams

Content will be available from a wide range of providers, including: Android/Google Cardboard, Gameface, Steam VR, Lighthouse.
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Con
 Bulky

The EP1 is blocky and heavy at 445g, thanks to it's included Tegra X1 SoC and cooling solution.
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Con
 May be noisy with moving parts

The device has a built in smartphone chip that will need cooling in order to run Android games natively. This fan will cause some noise as well as moving air (from the top of the unit), which all may be a bit distracting.
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 Inside out tracking

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 No screen door effect

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 OLED screen

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Con
 Privacy concerns

As everybody knows by now, Facebook owns Oculus. This isn't too concerning for Rift owners, as the Rift CV1 doesn't have any cameras on it. However, the Quest has 4 ultrawide-angle lenses which could easily allow Facebook to collect data on consumers.
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Pro
 No wires

The Oculus Quest is stand-alone and requires no PC, and thus has no wires.
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 Powerful

High-quality stand-alone headset experiences.
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Pro
 Uses better lenses+screen than Rift and Vive

The Quest uses the same design of lenses as the Oculus Go, which are much improved quality and FoV. The Quest will also ship with higher resolution panels for each eye at 1600x1440. This is much better than the Rift's 1080x1200 per eye.
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 Lots of games at release

50+ games are confirmed for the launch of the Quest in Spring of 2019. Confirmed titles include Rec Room, which is a cult hit in the VR community. Beat Saber has also been hinted by the developers. A general rule is if a game is already on PSVR and doesn't have a exclusivity contract with Sony, it will probably eventually release on the Quest at some point, as the Quest is around the same level of performance/better performance than PSVR.
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Con
 Closed garden/DRM

Unlike the Rift, which supports games designed for the Rift, as well as third-party stores such as Steam and Viveport, the Quest will have a closed garden approach and only support the Oculus store and Oculus approved apps.
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Con
 New flawed touch controller design

The new controller has one major flaw. The loops are inverted. This means when you hit a wall when really getting into a game, there will be no ring around your knuckles to protect your hands.
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Pro
 OSVR software support

OSVR is meant to be an open platform for anyone to build apps for, meaning anyone using it will have access to the pre-existing library.
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Con
 Not targeted to consumers

The Claire 22M is intended as a commercial VR headset.
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Con
 No available SDK

So far there is no available SDK for this VR unit meaning its purpose is more for industrial use than for consumers at the moment.
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Pro
 FUCK

HARD
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 Collaborative experience

The NeoPro will allow multiple players to experience VR in the same room, thanks to IR sensors.
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Pro
 Comfortable

With memory foam padding around the display and a large surface area on the back to hold the weight, the NeoPRO will be comfortable to wear for extended periods.
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 Can be used completely wirelessly

The device can stream over wifi, which means it can be used wirelessly. This is great for those that do not wish to be tethered to their PC.
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Con
 Not available for the average consumer

This is made for industrial use and is not available for the average consumer. This makes it very difficult to obtain.
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Pro
 Good position tracking

Thanks to two front facing cameras the position tracking can work more accurately as well as display Augmented Reality to both eyes through separate cameras, making for a more real experience. This also eliminates the need for external sensors, as the two cameras can be used to calculate depth.
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Con
 May not be available to individual consumers

The company producing this VR headset is not big enough to go into production themselves for the mass market ad will most likely sell the unit on a business to business basis, meaning it is not meant to be for consumers at the start.
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Con
 Not meant for VR

The product page doesn't mention virtual reality, instead it seems to be focused on augmented virtuality (overlaying virtual components into the real world instead of totally immersing the user into a virtual reality).
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Con
 Looks cheap

The front of the device is quite large, looking like it is using a cheap screen that will have quite a lot of weight on the front of the device. No price has been announced, but the looks of the unit on trade show floors looks pretty generic and shoddily put together.
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Pro
 Easily adjust the lenses

The lenses in the unit are adjustable for separation of eyes as well as for near or far sightedness. This makes sure the unit will work for most people no matter they eye spacing or sight abilities.
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Con
 Looks cheap

The components do not give a look of quality.
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Pro
 Corrects for myopia and hyperopia

The lenses in the unit are adjustable for separation of eyes as well as for near or far sightedness. This makes sure the unit will work for most people no matter they eye spacing or sight abilities.
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 Can be worn over glasses

There is room enough in the headset that the user can wear their prescription glasses comfortably.
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Con
 Poor displays

While the resolution is decent at 1080p per eye (some other systems use 1440p), the screens used are TFT, which will not look as good as OLEDs or LCDs.
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Pro
 Supports eye tracking

Eye tracking allows for more control as tracking of ones eyes can be used to navigate menus or in game mechanics. This makes for a good way to not need to use a mouse or touchpad of any sort.
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 Very low barrier to entry

Google Cardboard was specifically designed to make it easy to try out VR. The cost is low, and virtually any phone you have in your pocket today can power it. Content is even available on the Google Play Store - it can't get any simpler than that.
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 Works with any Android phone

Depending on the version of cardboard, there may be some size limitations which limit your options. However, if you aren't picky about the hardware phones from 4" all the way to 7" are supported.
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 Android Daydream ready

New Android "Daydream" ready devices (i.e. that meet certain criteria) get an improved VR experience with high performance sensors, high density, low-persistence displays (i.e. high refresh rate).
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Con
 Requires an Android phone

The low price is somewhat deceptive, since it does require an Android phone to work. However, you might already have one.
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Con
 Your experience will vary

Older hardware won't perform admirably, whether it be the SoC (system on a chip), display (resolution as well as sub-pixel arrangement make a huge impact on display quality for VR), or battery life (VR takes a lot of power).
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Con
 Very basic

Google Cardboard was Google's way of generating interest for phone powered VR, and is literally just a piece of cardboard (or plastic) and glass lenses. The software is integrated into the Google Play Store, and Google more-or-less put Cardboard out there to see what developers would do with it. Later in 2016, Google will be making their next push forward with Daydream which will be a more modern, well thought through platform.
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Pro
 Complete freedom of movement thanks to being untethered

Gear VR doesn't have any wires that limit your movement, allowing for complete mobility. The device works when any modern Samsung phone is connected and is controlled with a touch sensitive panel on the side of the headset or through a controller (although some games require the controller).
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Con
 Only works with specific Samsung phones

Only supports Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S7, S7 edge, and Note 5. Which limits the available devices and userbase. While Samsung is one of the biggest manufacturers of mobile devices, those that have already bought into a device manufactured by a different company will be out of luck. This can also be exacerbated by the fact that most mobile phones in the states are locked to a two year agreement, so being able to switch to a compatible device is not really an option for those people.
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Pro
 Priced low to allow anybody to try it

For people that just want to try out VR, the Gear VR brings the barrier to entry way down if you already have a modern high end Samsung phone. It supports the Note 5, Galaxy S6 (edge and edge+ included) and Galaxy S7 (edge included) which are some of the most popular phones from 2015. With a price of just $99 (and also available in bundles for free sometimes), the Gear VR has the ability to bring VR to millions of people.
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Con
 Not future-proof

The Gear VR uses a micro-USB port in an age when virtually all phones are releasing with USB-C ports. With no room for an adapter in the casing, this means that the hardware connector will be outdated shortly. Also, in Fall of 2016 Google is expected to be unveiling 'DayDream' - a standard for mobile VR. Current generation phones aren't expected to make the cut, and because Gear VR is powered by Oculus, it is very likely going to be ineligible for DayDream.
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Pro
 USB charging port

The headset features a USB charging port, so you can keep the phone battery charged while it's still in the headset.
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Pro
 Adjustable focus

The dial on top makes it easy to adjust the focus (even while playing), unlike most Cardboard models where that's fixed.
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Pro
 Quick reaction time to movement

The delay between head movement and screen refresh is below 20ms, allowing for low latency refresh rates. This helps to reduce motion sickness, which can be caused by delay from the time you move your head to the time you see the movement.
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Con
 Touchpad is finicky

While quite an improvement over Cardboard's simple magnet switch, the touchpad on the side is hard to use. It's easy to input the wrong direction and click when you don't mean to. This makes the Oculus store hard to navigate in VR mode and some games almost impossible to play without a Bluetooth controller.
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Con
 Phone is prone to overheating

The Gear VR does have a USB charging port, but in practice this doesn't extend the play time much. When the phone overheats, it interrupts your game, then instructs you to remove the phone and let it cool off.
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Con
 Not as powerful as a desktop PC

Phones currently can't offer the power of a desktop PC. Graphics will not be as crisp as a PC can offer. Also, the experience is prone to lag because of thermal throttling or power saver modes reducing performance.
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Con
 No positional tracking

VR without positional tracking significantly increases user VR sickness. The Gear VR can only track rotation just like Google cardboard. It's ok for short bursts for the most part, but wearing it for extended lengths can cause motion sickness.
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Pro
 1440p display

One of the highest res VR headset displays right now, since it's based on the phones it supports. Higher res than even the Rift and Vive.
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Pro
 Big enough for most glasses

You can wear your prescription eyeglasses under the headset, though with the adjustable focus, this might not be necessary.
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Con
 Blurry text

Even though all of the supported phones all have a 1440p resolution, text can be a bit pixelated (especially near the edge of one's vision) and straight lines end up looking jagged. In games the resolution isn't a problem, as moving around helps blur the images together, but it's noticeable on menus and other static pages.
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Pro
 Consistent development as it is powered by Oculus

Gear VR uses Oculus Mobile SDK and a variant of Oculus Tracker and firmware (Oculus being developed by Facebook and having consistent money backing it). It comes with Oculus Home, an interface for the Oculus Store, Oculus Cinema, a virtual movie theater and Oculus 360 Videos and Oculus 360 Photos that allow panoramic content playback in a VR setting. These add up to an experience that is already fleshed out with support for many types of media access built in.
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Pro
 Will connect to phones, tablets, consoles and computers via HDMI

The device can easily be used with any device that has an HDMI outlet. This makes for a good all around device.
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Pro
 Eyes don't get tired and don't require adjusting

Through using mirrors to project the screens to ones eyes the visuals are less straining than looking directly at LCD screen. This means it can be worn for longer with less fatigue.
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Con
 Very limited field of view

The FOV is just 45 degrees diagonally. Comparatively, DK2 has about 100 degrees.
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Con
 Low res for picture

The projected pictures to the eyes will only be at 720p, which is very low res when compared to other VR sets which are mostly 1440p.
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Con
 Not comfortable

There are no headstraps, meaning that virtually the full weight of the device (434g) is on your nose. This makes it uncomfortable to wear for extended periods of time.
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Con
 Not immersive

The Glyph is a band that covers most of your vision, but it doesn't block out light from above or below the band. This defeats the purpose of VR
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Pro
 Allows taking real-world surrounding into consideration

Doesn't obstruct vertical peripheral vision allowing one to look at a controller in hand or keep track of surroundings.
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Pro
 Can be used as a regular pair of headphones

All you need to do is flip the screen above your head and now it works as a pair of headphones.
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Con
 motion sickness

Can cause motion sickness
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Con
 Linux SDK is proprietary and buggy

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Pro
 Out-of-the-box game engine integrations

DK2 integrates with Unreal Development Kit, Unreal Engine 4, and Unity 4 without any workarounds.
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Pro
 Hardware Agnostic

This device is driven by any desktop PC, providing it run the Oculus SDK (Windows and Linux). This hardware agnosticism makes is positive because of the freedom it provides to both consumer and developer.
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Pro
 Great field of view

The field of view of the device is about 100° diagonally.
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 Built-in latency tester

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 USB hub for accessories

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 The resolution is not high enough to create a completely immersive experience

Due to the screen being so close to your face, the 1080p display is not enough for creating a clear picture.
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 It's a prototype that won't be sold

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 6DOF

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 Built-in headphones

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 It's wired

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 OSVR software support

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 Uses Leap Motion technology for positional tracking

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